International Society for the Prevention of
Child Abuse & Neglect
ISPCAN is a global membership organization for anyone working in the protection of child rights. From every discipline and sector to help find innovative, child centered solutions. Wherever children live, learn and play under the care of adults are opportunities for intervention and prevention. We connect multidisciplinary professionals with data, tools and resources to make sure data informs practice in both directions. Ultimately, we can build better systems of care, improving quality of life for children in every region of the world. Working together with our members and partners a brighter future for all kids is possible.
FREE JOURNAL CLUB
Epidemiology, risk factors, and impacts of adverse childhood experiences in Low- and middle-income countries
This 90-minute webinar offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the guest editors of this Special Issue from Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal in a panel discussion with members of the CDC Division of Violence Prevention who were instrumental in the research on this critical topic. These series of articles sought to identify ACE studies involving children, youth, and young adults from birth to 24 years in LMIC. A breadth of ACE research was welcome, including descriptive studies examining the prevalence and implications of ACEs; the developmental impact of ACEs; the cultural relevance of ACEs measures; buffering effects of positive childhood experiences and resiliency factors; risk and protective factors; and associations with mental and physical health outcomes, risk-taking behaviors, and HIV.
Speakers:
Leah Gilbert, PhD – Special Issue Guest Editor
Shanta Dube PhD, MPH – Special Issue Guest Editor
Francis Annor, PhD, MPH – Special Issue Guest Editor
Colvette Brown, MPH
Greta Massetti, PhD, MA
Pedro Manuel, MSc
Phyllis Holditch Niolon, PhD
April 30th 10:00 – 11:30am EDT
SAVE THE DATE : JULY 7th
ISPCAN was founded on 7/7/77 by Henry Kempe. In honor of that, annually on July 7th, we celebrate child protection professionals. They give so much to make this world better for children. These are the everyday heroes who research, prevent or help children heal from neglect, trauma and abuse.
Join our social media campaign to post tributes, messages of gratitude and recognize people for their dedication. For more ideas see below and use our hashtags to create a sense of pride in our community.
#riseuptoendchildabuse
#ispcan
#childprotectionheroes
ISPCAN JOURNALS
New, open access practice journal with no author fees through December 30, 2024. Lifetime 10% discount for ISPCAN members.
High Impact factor multidisciplinary child abuse and neglect research and practice with free online access for standard members.
Become a member of ISPCAN Today
You’ll receive valuable member benefits including:
- Access to the Member Connect Platform
- Discounted registration to ISPCAN Congresses
- Access to the extensive ISPCAN research library
"ISPCAN has helped me open up my mind to new ways to work better with other disciplines, and it has energized me when I felt so alone and discouraged. I have met so many wonderful people who understand and who I can share what is working in my country and learn what is working in theirs."
ISPCAN Member
from Uganda
Thank you to our Members, Board of Directors, and Funders for their Generous Support.
You Make It All Possible!
